Keystone Lodge Hosts Social at Warnke's Hall
West Side and City Suburban Pleasant Time Given by Keystone Lodge No 37 Loyal Knights of America. Large attendance enjoyed a well arranged programme with songs recitals and duets led by Thomas J Williams and William Evans. Local residents including Mire J Henry Jones and Miss Regina Ward noted. sports and visits also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Lodge
Loyal Knights of America
Warnke's Hall
Thomas J. Williame
William Evans
Misa Annie Thomas
Mise Fidith
Edward Davie
Evan Miles
Thomas Richards
Johnie Bmoker
Moses ‘Thomas
David Williams
William Morgan
Funeral of Mrs. Arabella Wallace Held at Home
Mrs. Arabella Wallace of 1003 Washburn Street was laid to rest in Washburn Street Cemetery. funeral services were conducted at the residence with Rev. J. P. Moffatt delivering the sermon. Pallbearers included George Rollins Bert Miles William Meerman John Phillips Henry Sayers and Thomas Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabella Wallace
Washburn Street
J. P. Moffatt
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
George Rollins
Bert Miles
William Méeriman
John Phillips
Henry Sayers
Thomas Thomas
Local residents travel and visit during Knights Templar events
Frank Moran and Timothy Murray visit friends in Old Forge early in the week while Mrs B C Green attends the Easton Knights Templars conclave and witnesses the parade. John A Shea from Wilkes-Barre visits his brother during the Mr and Mrs Lewis Roberts stay in New York with Mrs Edwin Howen. The party sails to Wales Saturday for about three months. Mrs Randolph Jones entertains her aunt Mrs J M Means in Philadelphia as Miss Nellie Williams visits Pittston with Mrs William Williamen. Charles Acker attends Easton events for the Knights Templar. Henry Davies of Storrs Avenue is seriously ill at home, with doubts about recovery. S Tewisbury returns from a visit with granddaughter Mrs William Onick. Bertha Kelly resumes studies at Bloomsburg Normal after a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moran
Jackson Street
Timothy Murray
Sadies Place
Old Forge
B.C. Green
Archbald Street
Knights Templars
Easton
John A. Shea
Wilkes-Barre
James J. Shea
Clarke Brothers
Lewis Roberts
New York City
Edwin Howen
Wales
Randolph Jones
J. M. Means
Philadelphia
Nellie Williams
North Sumner Avenue
Wiliam Williamen
Roberts Court
Pitteton
Charles Acker
Knights Templar
Henry Davies
Storrs Avenue
Tewsibury
Susquehanna
William Onick
Bertha Kelly
Eynon Street
Bloomsburg Normal School
Funeral services for Miss Hattie A. Hammond in Simpson church
The service at Simpson church will be held this afternoon with Rev. J. B. Sweet delivering the sermon. The body will be taken from 1 North Rebecca avenue to the church for interment at Washburn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie A. Hammond
Simpson Church
Eelock
T. Devos
North Rebecca Avenue
J. B. Sweet
Washburn Street
West Side Republican League
Cori Moone
Sarah Smith
A. M. Moree
Joseph Noll
Alfred Twining
Bald Mount
Home Missionary Society
Fimpeon Methodist Episcopal Church
Sadie Edwards
Joeete Patt
Eva Kettle
Home Missions
Wallace G
Moser
Hattie Hammond
Lafayette Street
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Crump
Clarke Brothers’ Cash
Fenner & Chapple's
James Boy's
F. Hellring
W. Banks
M. Mooney
T. Walsh
J. Early
B. Lafferty
W. O'Donnell
J. Hogan
Globe Warehouse to Close Saturday on Decoration Day
A Globe Warehouse store announces a rare sale closing for Decoration Day Saturday. Local shoppers with refined taste and modest budgets are advised to seize the opportunity.
All Silk Grenadines Sale Opens With Exclusive Novelties
A citywide promotional sale features all silk grenadines with exclusive brocade and beaded effects and varied patterns. Prices start at 75 cents per yard, discounts bring rates down to 59 cents for assorted styles, marking the first such event in this city and promising notable savings on premiums like figured poplin and chenille effects.
Notary Public and Local Services Ad Listing
Notary public B. G. Morgan and Gon with real estate and foreign exchange services. Harriet J. Davis Florist offers cut flowers and funeral designs. 16% South Main Avenue and Second Hand Furniture at J. C. King’s store on West Lackawanna Avenue. Office at 114 Jackson Street near Musgrave’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Morgan & Gon
Notaries Public
Real Hatate
Foreign Exchange
Ocean Ticket
Jackson Street
Musgrave's
Harriet J. Davis
South Main Avenue
J. C. King
Ry West Lackawanna Avenue
Street roughs detained after defying police order
James Lyons and John Devine were locked up for refusing to move on when warned by Patrolman Palmer on Main Avenue. A hearing before Alderman Fidler resulted in $3 fines for both, with Devine also committed to county jail for fifteen days after inability to pay. Thomas McGuire faced assault charges and a $360 bail at a hearing before Alderman Roberts. A youth named John Devine sprained his knee during a fall on West Market Street. News from Bradford Canada reported Mr. Breck death after a short illness. he had lived near Carter's Ax works and belonged to Heptasophs and Marvine societies. Rev. J. J. Griffin returned home to Carbondale after vacation. Various locals, including Henry Harris en route to Wales, Arthur Saunders recovering from a Marvine mine escape, and Memorial Day rites by Marquette Council, Young Men's Institute, are noted. The Miss Lena Calvin surprise party at Court Street drew many friends. a late-night lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lyons
John Devine
Main Avenue
Palmer
Fidler
Devine
Jalil
Thomas McGuire
David Hughes
Alderman Roberts
McGuire
West Market Street
Bradford
Canada
William ©. Breck
Mr. Breck
Aleve Place
Carter's
Ax Works
J. J. Griffin
Carbondale
Henry Harris
South Gibson
Wales
Arthur Saunders
Bright Avenue
Marvine
Marquette Council
Young Men's Institute
Holy Rosary Church
Lena Calvin
Court Street
Miss Calvin
Misses Apple
May Terwilliger
Hees, Zimmerman
Anna Rellson
Sarah Ruben
Emma Cronk
Lena Helmbolt
Williaime
Margaret Williams
Rove Mareey
Genelve Bedelerox
Ida James
Cora Coone
Lice Sousenbon
Janet Lewis
Carre Kenling
Harry Jeffrey
Thomas Marsh
Harry Danvers
William Saunders
Toy Furman
Samuel Finberg
Charles Cadwgan
BR. P. Long
Clarence Bichen
Richard Thomas
John Owens
Hert Harney
Edward
Wilkes-Barre and Delaware visits noted in local items
Mrs. M. Youngs and Mrs. J. Miller of Wilkes-Barre visited Mrs. A. C. Learn of Delaware. Mr. and Mrs. George Cobb left for Oxford New Jersey to see Mrs. Cobb's dying mother. Marion Finn and daughter Clara visited relatives at Factoryville. Ashbury Methodist Ladies Aid elected officers for the year with A. H. Chaffee as president and others listed. Mrs. Frank Depue of New York is visiting her mother-in-law in Benton. Mrs. E. L. Barzler of Delaware street visited with sister Mrs. Will Mulley in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Youngs
J. Miller
Wilkes-Barre
A. C. Learn
Delaware
George Cobb
Dickson Avenue
Oxford
N. J
Cobb
Marion Finn
Clara
Factoryville
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ashbury Methodist Episcopal Church
A. H. Chaffee
Jennie Reynolds
W. A. Wright
Luther W. Peck
W. H. Treverton
T. J. Snowden
Frank Depue
New York
Benton
E. L. Barzler
Delaware Street
Will Mulley
Providence
Woman's lecture series entertains at South Side Y M C A
Mrs C D Simpson delivered a highly pleasing talk on The Ideal Woman at the South Side Young Women's Christian Association room last evening. The series has been attractive, with listeners finding it entertaining and instructive. Miss Julia McGuigan provided the musical program, and next Thursday Mrs EF Ripple will close the series with a final talk. The Juniors close their work tonight with exercises. Memorial Day exercises are planned for South Ride Public School this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Simpson
South Side
Young Women's Christian Associations
Julia McGuigan
EF. H. Ripple
Welcome Social Club
Callery‘’s
James Ty McGuire
Orchard Street
Elizabeth
N. J
Peter Garvey
Gouldsboro
Bouth Ride
Meadow Brok
South Ride Public School
Civic parade forms on Mast Drinker Street and streets
Chief Healey and Chief Hobday marshal a civic parade with American and Loyalist societies forming on Drinker Chestnut and Apple streets. The march runs from the 1 school building at 9 . residents are asked to decorate homes and a theatre production and church society events are noted with local closures and relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healey
Marshall John B. Hobday
American Band
Grand Army of the Republic
Lone of Veterans
Camp No. 8
Loyal Legion Guards
Lawrence C. Frrink
Cclwol
Loyal Legion
Junior Order of American Mechanics
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Young Men's Institute
Sport Hill Temperance Society
Young Men's Temperance, Literary and Benevolent Society
Sport TM
Church Street
Drinker Street
St. Mary's Cemetery
J. B. Hobday
Manley'a
Adonis Dramatic Company
Olyphant
Father Mathew Society
Edward Co. Jones
Obituary notices from Archhbald and Williamsport deaths
Several infant deaths are noted in Archhbald and Williamsport households. Clara White of Wayne street died after a two week illness from measles. funeral and Catholic cemetery interment planned. An infant child of Mr and Mrs G M Wall of 1011 Washburn street died yesterday. services at 4 PM at home. interment Washburn street cemetery. John R infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Walthers of 47 Evanscourt died yesterday. funeral Sunday at home. interment Washburn street cemetery. Ella Miller McCormick of Williamsport widow of S T McCormick died after a long illness at age 81. survived by seven children including Molly Milliard of 445 Monsey avenue. funeral Friday at residence. remains shipped to Nicholson via DL&W for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
James White
Wayne Street
Archhbald
G. M. Wall
Washburn Street
John R
Henry Walthers
Evanscourt
Ella Miller McCormick
Williamsport
S. T. McCormick
Pennsylvania
Molly Milliard
Monsey Avenue
Stephen J. Milliard
Nicholson
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway
Sewer damages suit over Fourth district sewer failure
Sarah Miglin as administratrix of John Bigiin’s estate sues the city for 5000 dollars claiming floods in June 1892 and other times damaged Gordon street property. Attorneys N H Burns and M J Donahoe argue the sewer’s insufficient capacity or clogging caused water to back up along the natural watercourse, damaging fences walls and the dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterday
Sarah Miglin
John Bigiin
N. H. Burns
M. J. Donahoe
Eh2
Tivera
Gordon Street
Biglin
Professor Staiber Honored At Scranton Turn Verein
The Scranton Turn Verein held an athletic exhibition on Sev enth street last evening to bid farewell to Professor Carl Staiber who leaves to lead the New York Central Turn Verein in New York City. He departs Tuesday and the club presented him a cane and umbrella. The event featured his violin performance and a dance with music by Herr Saft and D Graus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Turn Verein
Seventh Street
Turn Verein
Carl Staiber
Professor Staiber
New York Central Turn Verein
New York City
D. Graus
Herr Saft
Man Hurt in Fall on Quincy Avenue
D. P. Elias of Washburn street sustained a dislocated shoulder after slipping from a step ladder while repairing a residence owned by Reese G. Brooks on Quincy avenue. He was taken home for care and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dd. P. Elias
Washburn Street
Mrs. Ryan Released on Bail in Defaming Case
Mrs. Mary Ryan, charged with defaming the memory of the deceased Mrs. Michel Caffrey, appeared before Alderman Howe last evening to answer the allegation. The alderman heard the testimony and released her on bail pending further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ryan
Michel Caffrey
Alderman Howe
Local Court Deals With Bail in Family Case
Fragmentary OCR shows two young daughters of Michael Caffrey and Mrs. Ryan facing bail set at $300 to appeal in court. It notes Mrs. Ryan finishing the ball, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Caffrey
Ryan
Vigilantes Warn Deserters to Flee Butte Territory
In Butte Montana on May 27 vigilante groups publish a notice from Committees of Eighty warning murderers highwaymen and hoboes to leave the region within twenty four hours starting at 6 pm. The missive states hoboes who leave are considered innocent but those who stay will be judged guilty before God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
William Kreger
Davis Will Case Reveals Partners and a Name Change
Alexander Boyd testifies in San Francisco on May 27 about his late friend's life story. He describes meeting Davis, formerly Jacob Ziegler Dedaker, at the Pensacola shipyard, working together in Reno mines, fleeing a flood in 1862, and later succeeding in business in the city after Dedaker legally changed his name to Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Davis Will Voontent
Coffey
Alexander Boyd
Philadelphia
Davis
Jacob Ziegler Dedaker
Pensacola
Reno
California
Dedaker
Albert M. King's Embezzlement Case in Boston
Albert M. King, who procured $20,000 in Bank funds while employed by Boylston National Bank, was handed to U S Deputy Marshal Waters. arraigned before U S Commissioner Fiske on embezzlement charges. pleaded not guilty and posted $2,500 bond with his father and H T Whitman as sureties. The grand jury convenes June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Albert M. King
Boylston National Bank
United States
Marshal Waters
Fiske
Grand
H. T. Whitman
Roosevelt Inspects Bethlehem Iron Works During Visit
Theodore Roosevelt first assistant secretary of the navy toured Bethlehem Iron company May 27 in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Flags flew in his honor and he met with President Linderman while praising government contract progress and facilities for armor plate and guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Theodore Roosevelt
Bethlehem Iron Company
Roosevelt
Linderman
Disappearance and Forgery Allegation In Cambridge
Cambridge May 2. W H H Mellvar a leading merchant and post master has vanished. Central National Bank files an attachment charging him with forgery. He is alleged to have forged names of local businessmen on notes totaling 1200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, D
W. H. H. Mellvar
Central National Bank
Mellvar
Mayor John Morrison Jr Wins All Day Tin Mill Wager
In Lisbon C May 27 the mayor John Morrison Jr worked all day at the Beaver tin mill on bardeet work to prove he could toil without tiring and won a $10 wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
John Morrison, Jr
Beaver
Steamship Arrivals May 4 at Liverpool
Arrivals include Rhymiand from Philadelphia. Departures list Waesland to Philadelphia and Queenstown. Sailed: Germanic to New York Kaiser Wilhelm II to New York Fuerst Bismarck to Bremen Andam to Amsterdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Rhymiand
Philadelphia
Waesland
Queenstown
Germanic
New York
Genew
Kaiser Wilhelm HU
Fuerst Blemarck
Bremen
Oandam
Amaterdam
Child dies in yard fire at Souis farm near Huntington
In Huntington West Virginia on May 27 a 3 year old child of Charlies Souis, a prosperous farmer, was burned to death after clothing caught fire while playing near a yard flame. A little brother who tried to help was dangerously burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Charlies Souis
Ex-Business Manager Arrested Over Embezzlement Charge
In Youngstown Ohio on May 27 ex business manager Phillips of the defunct Morning Call was arrested at stockholders’ request on a 275 embezzlement charge. He posted bail for court and denied the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Phillips
Morning Call
Mill Workers Wages Reduced by 10 Percent
Youngstown O May The Andrews Bros company at Hazleton mills posted notices that effective May the wages of all employees not governed by the Amalgamated scale would be cut by 10 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Andrews Bros. Company
Hazleton
Memorial Day Arrangements Led by Burgess Williams
A Peckville citizens meeting finalized plans for Memorial Day with a $76,750 fundraising goal. Grace Sickler chosen Goddess of Liberty. Rev. Simpkins to deliver the oration at Prospect Cemetery. parade routes through North Main, Academy, Main, Walnut, and Hickory. Various organizations to participate with mounted marshals and Johnson's drum corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
B. Williams
Indies’ Committee
Miss Grace Sickler
Committee On Singing
Muale
C. Simpkins
Professional Directory Highlights Scranton Physicians and Attorneys
A dense list of local professionals including Dr Bateson at 1 N Washington Ave and Dr Frey at 6 Spruce Street, with specialists in tumors skin and nervous diseases. Attorney firms and offices scattered across Commonwealth Building, Board of Trade Building, Spruce Street, Lackawanna Ave, and other central Scranton locations. Also notes ElK Cafe and Tribune Publishing Co facilities and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bateson
Washington Avenue
CL. Frey
Jewell
Spruce Street
A. Trapold
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton
Tribune Publishing CO
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West Side
City
Mire
J. Henry Jones
Calle
Kelly
Regina Ward
Booth Main Avenue
George Pfieffer
Oxford Street
W. Dromsey Willams
Bouth Hyde Park Avenue
Waldron
Central City
Edwin G. Hughes
Leeming
T. C. Miller
Chauncey
George L
J. Jones
E. Gilleran
West Side Athletics
McClellan's
Thomas Tierney
Globe Warehouse
Grenadines
West Side Business Directory
Green Ridge
Dunmore
Dunmoré
Clyb
Prof
Striber
Turners
D. P. Elias
Diss
Mrs. Ryan
Vigilantes
Montana
Baoite
United States Grand Jury
Peckville
13Th Regiment
Lake Ariel
Haroon Ascension
Gering
Profi. Armstrom
LaMar
Law
Sormaton Lover
Bauer
Lackawanna Avenue
Wash Foods
Popular Opinion
Snyder
Sprenaia
Vail
Duravic
Firat
E. Robinson’s Sons
Pilsner
Professional Directory
Physicians and Surgeons
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Adams Avenue
W.E. Allen
North
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
L. M. Gates
Madison Avenue
R. Cc. L
FREAS
W. L'Amoreaux
G. Rook
Linden Street
Frank E. Boyle
Burr Building
Edward W. Thayer
Commonwealth Bldg
E. Jeffreys & Ruddy
Attorneys- At-Law
Commonwealth Building
A Jessup & Jessup
T Law
Wasington Avenage, Ca
W. H. Jessup, JR
Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ National Bank Building
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Attorneys and Counsello Commonwealth Building
Frank T. Te del
B Room 6
Coal Exchange
Beranton
James W. Oakford
Board of Trade
Samuel W. Edgar
Boranton
Ee L. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Boranton, Pa
DR. Pitcher
Comegys
D. B. Replogle
Mears Building
B. F. Killiam
Attorney-At-Law, Inc
Scranton, Pa
J. H. Hamilton
Attorney- St-Faw
Commonwealth
Scranon
M Sweeney
Interstate Secret Service Agency
Percival J. Morris
Edward H. “Davie
Commonwealth ‘Building
J. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Architec
Spruce St
Cor, Wash, Ave
Scranto
Frederick L. Brown
Archite Price Building
Washington Recy
T. S. Lacey & Bon, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
FL. Mgraw
H. F. Reynolds
BE. Y. Harrison
Main Ave
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Lacka
M. BE. Davis
Jos. Kuettel
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter Hm, Buell
Worcester
Leeds
G. R
Clark & CG
Seddmen and Nurserymen
Green House
North Main
ELK Cafe
Franklin Avenue
P. Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
R. J. Heuer
Hulbert
Megarges, Brothers
Frank P. Brown & CO
WROLE
T West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Williame Huilding
Rex
GotheHmes
Dr. Peal
Dr. Peel
John H. Phelps
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